*The nearby '''Nirwana Bali Golf Course''' [[Tanah Lot]]. Designed by Greg Norman and is constently voted one of the best golf courses in Asia; it is situated beside the dramatic, waved-lashed sea temple of Tanah Lot just to the north.

*The nearby '''Nirwana Bali Golf Course''' [[Tanah Lot]]. Designed by Greg Norman and is constently voted one of the best golf courses in Asia; it is situated beside the dramatic, waved-lashed sea temple of Tanah Lot just to the north.

*Various activities are offered at the '''Canggu Club''' [http://www.cangguclub.com//]. Bali's first (and only) country club.

*Various activities are offered at the '''Canggu Club''' [http://www.cangguclub.com//]. Bali's first (and only) country club.

*Surf, Canggu is a strip of black sand beach and reef breaks that is known for having something for everyone.

*Surf, Canggu is a strip of black sand beach and reef breaks that is known for having something for everyone.

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Contents

Understand

Canggu has a very long black sand beach

Canggu proper is a small village on the beach about 20 minutes north of Seminyak, half way to Tanah Lot. Canggu is widely used though to refer to a large coastal stretch of about 8 km, running north from the village of Berawa (just north of Seminyak) to the village of Cemagi (just south of Tanah Lot) taking in Echo Beach, Seseh and Pererenan along the way. It is still a largely rural area away from the beaches, but is being developed fast.

The beaches have dark grey or black sand and are not particularly good for swimming, but do offer some renowned and challenging surfing spots.

The area is popular with many expatriates who choose to live here, and a large number of the villas owned by overseas nationals are located here. Much of the area features quietly undulating terrain with the rice paddies that typify much of south central Bali.

Get in

Taxis can be hard to find in this area and most travel tends to be by private car or motorcycle. Consider booking accommodation with a complimentary airport pickup as this is the easiest way to get to Canggu.

See

Sunset over Canggu Beach

Very pastoral, Canggu offers a chance to observe the daily rhythms of Balinese village life.

Check out the sunset from your perch on a surfboard.

Black sand beaches. Amongst the better beaches in this area are Berawa, Echo Beach and Pererenan.

Do

Umalas Stables, Jl Lestari 9x, Banjar Umalas Kauh, ☎+62 361 731402 (contact@balionhorse.com), [1]. This is Bali's main horse riding stables and many packages are offered. Trotting along the Canggu beaches is especially popular. Edit: Seems the stable has been closed

The nearby Nirwana Bali Golf CourseTanah Lot. Designed by Greg Norman and is constently voted one of the best golf courses in Asia; it is situated beside the dramatic, waved-lashed sea temple of Tanah Lot just to the north.

Various activities are offered at the Canggu Club[2]. Bali's first (and only) country club.

Casa Day Spa & delivery, Jalan Raya Canggu 58A (in between Berawa and Batu Bolong Intersection), ☎0361-2149911, [3]. 10.00AM-7.00PM. Casa Day Spa and Delivery is a high street style spa located conveniently in the main road Raya Canggu on the way to Tanah Lot Temple or Echo Beach. Casa offer delightful spa treatments and Rated 5 star by Tripadvisor "Casa Home Spa". idr 40.000-250.000.

Surf, Canggu is a strip of black sand beach and reef breaks that is known for having something for everyone.

Therapy Spa, Jl Pantai Sentosa, Echo Beach, Canggu (Right next to Sea Sentosa in Echo Beach, Canggu), ☎0361 203 2929, [4]. A simple mind, a healthy body, a happy soul. Therapy, an Urban Spa with an extraordinary vibe ushers you to de-stress like never before. A space created for you to ESCAPE the roller coasters of life, to UNWIND the complexities of the mind and to INDULGE in life's little pleasures.

Buy

House of Alaia Jewelry Making and Art Classes, Jalan Batu Bolong No 27B ((past Segara Madu Pool on the way to Tugu Hotel)), ☎+6282147348746, [5]. 9 am-5:30pm. House of Alaia center for creative arts offers jewelry making and art classes for children and adults. Enjoy a class in as little as 3 hours while friends are surfing and make a piece of jewerly of your own design to take home, or to give to someone you love. Sampling and production are also available. Group discounts available. Bookings and inquiries can be made info@houseofalaia.comClasses range from 50,000-300,000.

Therapy, Jl Pantai Sentosa, Echo Beach, Canggu (Next to Sea Sentosa in Echo Beach), ☎0361 203 2929, [6]. A simple mind, a healthy body, a happy soul. Therapy, an Urban Spa with an extraordinary vibe ushers you to de-stress like never before. A space created for you to ESCAPE the roller coasters of life, to UNWIND the complexities of the mind and to INDULGE in life's little pleasures.

Echo Beach House, Jl Pura Batu Mejan, Echo Beach, Canggu (Sunset road towards Tanah Lot, JL Kerobokan, Jl Semer, Jl Canggu, Look for sign to Echo Beach when you get close to Canggu), ☎+62 361 7474604, [8]. This delightful restaurant right on Echo Beach is an economical place to have a couple of drinks, a great seafood meal and watch the surfers and then the sunset. 10-50$.

Budget

Dukuh, Jl Canggu Club 31, Berawa (directly between the Canggu Club and Berawa Beach). Good value restaurant in a convenient location with nice rice field views. Mains around Rp 30,000.

Mid-range

The Beach House, Jl Pura Batu Mejan (at Echo Beach), ☎+62 361 7474604, [9]. 7:30AM-midnight. The Beach House is popular with local expats and visitors. Sunset views and a variety of eating areas. Tables spill out onto a beach side area, live music, seafood barbecues.Most mains Rp 25,000-50,000. (8.660244,115.129617)

Drink

There is no real bar culture in Canggu, but the trendy designer bars of Seminyak are only a 20 to 25 minute drive away.

Oazia Spavodka Bar & Kitchen, Jalan Sahadewa, Br. Anyar | Banjar Anyar, Canggu, ☎+620361 800 888 7, [11]. A great combination of beautiful food, live music, DJ's and especially the cocktails, which are made on a whole new level of taste. This is unique combination of bar, restaurant, lounge with an outstanding view to the open kitchen behind floor to ceiling glass wall. 20-50$.

Unique experience in the ricefields, [17]. Reasonably priced Villa that is perfect for excursions: take a 20 minute walk along the sand from Echo Beach and visit one of Bali's most famous temples, Tanah Lot. Or take a stroll through the village for first-hand experience of traditional Balinese ceremonies and cultures. Wireless internet access and breakfast is included.From US$47.

Mid-range

Legong Keraton Beach Hotel, ☎+62 361 730280 (info@legongkeratonhotel.com), [18]. A long established hotel on Berawa beach (the southern part of greater Canggu). More than a bit run down, but has a good quality spa and restaurant. Offers single room accommodation and beachfront cottages.From US$80.

Splurge

Desa Seni, Jl Kayu Putih 13, Pantai Berawa, ☎+62 361 8446392, [20]. Each room in this self-styled "village" is situated in an antique house, with a newly refurbished interior. Has a saltwater pool, spa, a restaurant with many organic and vegetarian options, and yoga classes twice daily.From US$150.

Hotel Tugu Bali, Jl Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu, ☎+62 361 731701,, [21]. Beach-side hotel with good service and numerous dining and spa options. This hotel contains many Indonesian antiques and beautiful relics. Worth a visit just for the antiques and restaurant.From about US$300.

Simona Oasis and Spa, [36]. 5 bedroom villa with 1,000² m private spa on a spur of land at the confluence of two rivers. Walking distance from the beach. Fully staffed, car and driver included.From US$925.

Uma Di Beji, [37]. Accessed via its own 150 m driveway and bridge. 5 bedroom villa in a secluded rice field location. Various buildings, all with traditional Balinese alang-alang (thatched) roofs, frame the gardens and the large suites of the house. The mature garden and numerous water features lead down to a large lava rock swimming pool.US$850-1,250.

Villa Mako, [39]. 3 bedroom retreat with swimming pool and large garden. The single-storey villa is neo-colonial in style, similar to the Dutch guesthouses in Java, characterised by louvred shutters, old teak doors and high wooden ceilings built of old timbers. The villa is fully staffed and has a private swimming pool.US$370-490.

1BR traditional wooden villa, [43]. The century-old Gladak House oozes romance and history. Once the home of a nobleman, the traditional teakwood building was disassembled and transported from a small town in central Java. Receive pampering treatments with exclusive access to the spa. It is perfect for an authentic and magical Bali experience. From US$250.

Get out

The bright lights, shopping centres and nightlife of Seminyak are just 25 minutes away.

The temple of Tanah Lot, famed for its sunsets, and the Nirwana golf course is 20 minutes away by car.

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